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C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Literary

n. the small, red or orange fruit of a rose plant.

n. the accessory fruit of various plants in the genus Rosa, typically containing multiple achenes.

Español:escaramujo

“In the autumn, the bushes were covered in bright red rose hips.”

“Foraging for rose hips provides a significant source of vitamin C during the winter months when other fresh fruits are scarce.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang

adj. knowing about the latest fashions, music, or ideas; very cool.

adj. possessing contemporary knowledge of subcultures, fashion, or trends; socially current.

日本語:ヒップ※

“The new café in the city centre is a very hip place to hang out.”

“The marketing campaign was designed to appeal to a hip, urban demographic that values authenticity over traditional corporate branding.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Informal

v. to hit or push someone using your hip.

v. to strike or nudge another person using the hip, often as a tactical move in sports.

“The defender tried to hip the attacker off the ball during the game.”

“In ice hockey, a well-timed hip check can effectively neutralise an opponent's momentum along the boards.”

B1 · Intermediate British English

interj. a word used to start a group cheer, usually followed by 'hooray'.

interj. a conventionalised exclamation used as a signal to initiate a collective cheer.

“The crowd shouted 'hip hip hooray' when the winner was announced.”

“The chairman called for a 'hip hip hooray' to celebrate the successful completion of the community project.”